Strategic Capital Accountant (Public Sector)

Leicester City Council; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Leicester City Council is seeking a Capital Accountant to join the Finance team. You will coordinate capital budgeting, monitor capital expenditures, and provide strategic financial advice to senior managers.

The role includes supporting a small team and developing financial systems in a hybrid working setup at City Hall. You will be a CCAB-qualified accountant with local authority/public sector experience, capable of interpreting complex financial requirements and managing competing priorities

Qualifications

• Fully qualified CCAB accountant (CIPFA/ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA).
• Post-qualification experience in a local authority or public sector.
• Experience in capital budgeting and capital accounting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate capital budget preparation and monitoring.
• Complete year-end capital accounts.
• Oversee grant claims and returns to secure funding.
• Provide expert financial advice to managers and stakeholders.
• Interpret complex financial legislation and accounting requirements.
• Review and develop financial systems and procedures.
• Contribute to project work and organisational improvement initiatives.
• Support the Council's borrowing and investment strategy.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors for audit outcomes.
• Support team members to deliver high-quality services.

Skills

Capital budgeting

Capital accounting

Financial analysis

Staff management

Strategic financial advice

Education

CCAB professional body membership (CIPFA/ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA)

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Leicester City Council is seeking a Capital Accountant to join the Finance team. You will coordinate capital budgeting, monitor capital expenditures, and provide strategic financial advice to senior managers.

The role includes supporting a small team and developing financial systems in a hybrid working setup at City Hall. You will be a CCAB-qualified accountant with local authority/public sector experience, capable of interpreting complex financial requirements and managing competing priorities